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CureDuchenne Hosts Accelerated Access Webinar with the FDA

CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will host a webinar on accelerated access for drug approvals with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 20, 2013 at 4 p.m. EST for Duchenne parents and advocates. Dr. Robert Temple, Deputy Center Director for Clinical Science, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA, will present and discuss expedited pathway programs, legislative initiatives and expanded access to investigational drugs. As the most common and lethal form of muscular dystrophy, Duchenne impacts 1 in 3,500 boys. There is currently no cure for Duchenne.

Champions to CureDuchenne Newport Beach Gala Raises $800,000 to Find a Cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, held its annual Champions to CureDuchenne Newport Beach Gala on Saturday, February 9 at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. The event raised almost $800,000 toward research to find a cure for Duchenne, a progressive muscle-wasting disease that impacts 1 in 3,500 boys.

Dallas Sports Celebrities Are Bowling to CureDuchenne to Raise Funds to Find a Cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will host a Bowling to CureDuchenne fundraising event on February 10 at Lewisville Lanes in Lewisville, Texas. Sports celebrities from the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and an Olympic Champion including Rocket Ismail, Tony Banks, Larry Brown, Billy Joe DuPree, Jose Guzman, Pete Hunter, Robert Newhouse, Nate Newton, Carly Patterson, Drew Pearson, Preston Pearson, Jeff Russell, Don Stanhouse and Everson Walls will bowl with community members to benefit CureDuchenne.

Champions to CureDuchenne Newport Beach Gala to Honor Scott and Lisa Niedermayer

CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will host its annual Champions to CureDuchenne Newport Beach Gala on Saturday, February 9 at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. CureDuchenne will honor Scott and Lisa Niedermayer for their strong commitment to CureDuchenne over the years. Orange CountyÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s most prominent business and community leaders will be treated to a special dinner menu designed by Stan Frazier, former drummer for rock band Sugar Ray, co-owner of A Restaurant in Newport Beach and the most recent winner of Ì¢‰âÒChef Race.Ì¢‰âÂÌ_